Former NBA star rejects Alabama recognition amid Supreme Court map ruling
Coleman said the ceremony withdrawal reflects his opposition to maps he said weaken Black representation.
- Former NBA star Derrick Coleman withdrew from the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, protesting Alabama's congressional redistricting efforts and stating the moment is "bigger than an award."
- A federal court previously ruled Alabama's congressional map diluted Black voting strength; critics argue the map remains racially gerrymandered despite recent Supreme Court actions allowing its use.
- Coleman explained that accepting recognition while Black voters face challenges to fair representation would contradict his journey, emphasizing voting issues impact every citizen's voice and equality.
- Stephen Clements, chairman of the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame board, confirmed the organization will proceed with the induction, stating they respect Coleman's decision not to attend with the Class of 2026.
- The NAACP has called on athletes and fans to boycott athletic programs in states engaging in redistricting efforts that undermine voting power, highlighting the ongoing struggle for fair representation.
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Former NBA Star Derrick Coleman Rejects Alabama Honors Over Redistricting
Source: Bongarts / Getty Former NBA player Derrick Coleman is taking a stand against Alabama’s redistricting efforts after announcing he will not attend his induction ceremony into the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame. “I declined because this moment is bigger than an award,” Coleman wrote in the Facebook post announcing his decision. “We are living history all over again. The Supreme Court has weakened the Voting Rights Act, and the fight for our vo…
Former Syracuse basketball star skipping Hall of Fame ceremony in Alabama amid Supreme Court map ruling
Derrick Coleman, the former NBA power forward and Syracuse basketball standout, has become the first Alabama native to withdraw from a state recognition ceremony in response to the fallout from congressional redistricting.
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Former NBA star rejects Alabama recognition amid Supreme Court map ruling
Derrick Coleman, the former NBA power forward and Syracuse Orangeman standout of the late 1980s, has become the first Alabama native to withdraw from a state recognition ceremony in response to the fallout from congressional redistricting. Coleman announced Tuesday on…
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